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STATE OF UTAH
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST EXAMINATIONS
CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

Examinations by PSI licensure:certification ................ 2 Reporting to the Examination Site ........................... 3

Examination Registration and Scheduling Procedures .... 2
Internet Registration ................................ 2
Telephone Registration ............................. 2
Email Registration ................................... 2
Standard Mail Registration.......................... 2
Special Examination Arrangements ............... 2
Emergency Examination Center Closing .......... 2
Examination Site Location ..................................... 2
Required Identification ............................. 3
Security Procedures ................................. 3
Score Reporting ................................................. 3
Tips for Preparing for your License Examination .......... 4
Examination Content Outline ................................. 4
Examination Registration Form ............................... 5

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EXAMINATIONS BY PSI
This Candidate Information Bulletin provides you with
information about the examination process for Professional
Geologist Licensure in the State of Utah.
The Division has contracted with PSI licensure:certification
(PSI) to assist with the examination process.
Following are licensing examinations offered for the National
Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG®):
• Fundamentals of Geology Examination (FG)
• Practice of Geology Examination (PG)
EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING
PROCEDURES
Exam Date Registration Deadline
October 4, 2019 August 20, 2019
March 20, 2020 February 4, 2020
October 2, 2020 August 18, 2020
If you are registering online and not getting the available date,
please call 800-733-9267 to inquire about adding a seat.
INTERNET REGISTRATION
For the fastest and most convenient examination scheduling
process, PSI recommends that you register for your
examinations using the Internet. You register online by
accessing PSI’s registration website at www.psiexams.com.
Internet registration is available 24 hours a day.
▪ Log onto PSI’s website and create an account. You will
be asked to put in your email address and the spelling
of your name exactly as it is shown on your
identification that will be presented at the examination
site.
▪ You will be asked to select the examination. You will
then enter your personal and contact information. You
will then be ready to pay and schedule for the
examination. Enter your zip code and a list of the
examination sites closest to you will appear. Once you
select the desired examination site, available dates will
appear.
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION
For telephone registration, you will need a valid credit card
(VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). PSI
registrars are available Monday through Friday between 5:30
am and 8:00 pm, and Saturday-Sunday between 7:00 am and
3:30 pm, Mountain Time.
EMAIL REGISTRATION
For email registration, you will need a valid credit card (VISA,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
▪ Complete the Examination Registration Form, including
your credit card number and expiration date.
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▪ Email the completed form to
examschedule@psionline.com. Email registrations are
accepted 24 hours a day.
▪ Please allow 4 business days to process your registration.
After 4 business days, you may call PSI to schedule the
examination at (800) 733-9267.
STANDARD MAIL REGISTRATION
Complete the Examination Registration Form found in this
Candidate Information Bulletin. Fees may be paid by credit
card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover),
company check or cashier’s check. Make check or money order
payable to PSI and print your social security number on it to
ensure that your fees are properly assigned. CASH and
PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
▪ Return the completed original form to PSI with the
appropriate examination fee.
▪ Please allow 2 weeks to process your Registration
before scheduling your examination.
EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a
candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or those who
would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination must fill
out the form at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin
and fax it to PSI (702) 932-2666. This form also includes out-of-
state testing requests.
EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY
In the event that severe weather or another emergency forces
the closure of an examination site on a scheduled examination
date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI personnel will
attempt to contact you in this situation. However, you may
check the status of your examination schedule by calling (800)
733-9267. Every effort will be made to reschedule your
examination at a convenient time as soon as possible. You may
also check our website at www.psiexams.com.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CONFIDENTIALITY
PSI will use your social security number only as an identification
number in maintaining your records and reporting your
examination scores to the state. A Federal law requires state
agencies to collect and record the social security numbers of all
licensees of the professions licensed by the state.
EXAMINATION SITE LOCATION
Note: The following directions are generated from the most
current mapping services available. However, new road
construction and highway modifications may result in some
discrepancies. If you are not familiar with the specific area of
the testing site, please consult a reliable map prior to your test
date.
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North Salt Lake City
25 North 400 West, Suite 7
North Salt Lake City, UT 84054
(The city of North Salt Lake not Salt Lake City proper. The PSI
test site is in Davis County just north of the Flying J
Refinery.)
From Salt Lake City and the South.
Merge on to I-15N. Take exit 312 and merge on to US89 North
for about 1.8 miles. Turn left onto E Center St and go west for
about .6 miles. Turn right on to 400 W.
From the North
Merge onto I-15 S Salt Lake. Take the Center St., exit 314.
Turn right onto W Center St. Turn right onto 400 W.
From I-80 East merge to I-215 North. Take the Redwood
Rd/UT-68 exit 28 and turn right onto Center Street.
PSI is on the Northwest corner of 400West and Center Street.
REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITE
On the day of the examination, you should arrive at least 30
minutes before your appointment. This extra time is for sign-
in, and identification. If you arrive late, you may not be
admitted to the examination site and you will forfeit your
examination registration fee.
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATION SITE
You must provide 2 forms of identification. One must be a
VALID form of government issued identification (driver’s
license, state ID, passport, military ID), which bears your
signature and has your photograph. The second ID must have
your signature and preprinted legal name.
If you cannot provide the required identification, you must call
(800) 733-9267 at least 3 weeks prior to your scheduled
appointment to arrange a way to meet this security
requirement. Failure to provide all of the required
identification at the time of the examination without
notifying PSI is considered a missed appointment, and you will
not be able to take the examination.
SECURITY PROCEDURES
The following security procedures will apply during the
examination:
▪ Only non-programmable calculators that are silent,
battery-operated, do not have paper tape printing
capabilities, and do not have a keyboard containing the
alphabet will be allowed in the examination site.
▪ Candidates may take only approved items into the
examination room.
▪ All personal belongings of candidates, with the exception
of close-fitting jackets or sweatshirts, should be placed in
the secure storage provided at each site prior to entering
the examination room. Personal belongings include, but
are not limited to, the following items:
- Electronic devices of any type, including cellular /
mobile phones, recording devices, electronic
watches, cameras, pagers, laptop computers, tablet
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computers (e.g., iPads), music players (e.g., iPods),
smart watches, radios, or electronic games.
- Bulky or loose clothing or coats that could be used to
conceal recording devices or notes, including coats,
shawls, hooded clothing, heavy jackets, or overcoats.
- Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons or as
religious apparel, including hats, baseball caps, or
visors.
- Other personal items, including purses, notebooks,
reference or reading material, briefcases, backpacks,
wallets, pens, pencils, other writing devices, food,
drinks, and good luck items.
▪ Person(s) accompanying an examination candidate may not
wait in the examination center, inside the building or on
the building's property. This applies to guests of any
nature, including drivers, children, friends, family,
colleagues or instructors.
▪ No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed in the
examination center.
▪ During the check in process, all candidates will be asked if
they possess any prohibited items. Candidates may also be
asked to empty their pockets and turn them out for the
proctor to ensure they are empty. The proctor may also ask
candidates to lift up the ends of their sleeves and the
bottoms of their pant legs to ensure that notes or recording
devices are not being hidden there.
▪ Proctors will also carefully inspect eyeglass frames, tie
tacks, or any other apparel that could be used to harbor a
recording device. Proctors will ask to inspect any such
items in candidates’ pockets.
▪ If prohibited items are found during check-in, candidates
shall put them in the provided secure storage or return
these items to their vehicle. PSI will not be responsible for
the security of any personal belongings or prohibited items.
▪ Any candidate possessing prohibited items in the
examination room shall immediately have his or her test
results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the examination
sponsor of the occurrence.
▪ Any candidate seen giving or receiving assistance on an
examination, found with unauthorized materials, or who
violates any security regulations will be asked to surrender
all examination materials and to leave the examination
center. All such instances will be reported to the
examination sponsor.
▪ Copying or communicating examination content is violation
of a candidate’s contract with PSI, and federal and state
law. Either may result in the disqualification of
examination results and may lead to legal action.
▪ Once candidates have been seated and the examination
begins, they may leave the examination room only to use
the restroom, and only after obtaining permission from the
proctor. Candidate will not receive extra time to complete
the examination.
SCORE REPORTING
To assure national uniformity, ASBOG® provides DOPL with a
nationally recommended passing score. A scaled score of 70 has
been established as a standard of minimum competency and
100 is the highest score possible. However, the legal authority
for making registration/licensure decisions rests solely with
DOPL and not with ASBOG®.
Examination scores will be mailed approximately 75 days
following the examination.
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 TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR YOUR LICENSE
EXAMINATION

The following suggestions will help you prepare for your

examination.
▪ Planned preparation increases your likelihood of passing.
▪ Start with a current copy of this Candidate Information
Bulletin and use the examination content outline as the
basis of your study.
▪ Read study materials that cover all the topics in the
content outline.
▪ Take notes on what you study. Putting information in
writing helps you commit it to memory and it is also an
excellent business practice. Discuss new terms or
concepts as frequently as you can with colleagues. This
will test your understanding and reinforce ideas.
▪ Your studies will be most effective if you study
frequently, for periods of about 45 to 60 minutes.
Concentration tends to wander when you study for longer
periods of time.

EXAMINATION REFERENCE MATERIAL AND

CONTENT OUTLINE

The examinations are CLOSED book. A non-programmable

calculator that is silent, battery-operated, does not have
paper tape printing capabilities, and does not have a keyboard
containing the alphabet will be allowed in the examination
site. A protractor, straight edge, engineer’s scale, and colored
pencils should be brought to the examination, as they may be
useful for some questions.

Examination # of Time
Questions Allowed
Fundamentals of Geology
140 4 Hours
Examination (FG)
Practice of Geology
110 4 Hours
Examination (PG)
Note: a break will be given between examinations.

CONTENT OUTLINE
A study guide is available from ASBOG®’s Web site at
www.asbog.org.
The outline below lists the content domains covered in each
examination. While the subject matter is the same for both
examinations, the percentage weights for each area differs per
examination.
Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology
Examination Content Domains
A. General Geology: Field Geology, Geophysics, Imagery,
Modeling, & Graphical Methods
B. Mineralogy, Petrology, & Petrography
C. Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, & Paleontology
D. Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology, & Surficial
Processes
E. Structure, Tectonics, & Seismology
F. Hydrogeology & Environmental Geochemistry
G. Engineering Geology
H. Economic Geology & Energy Resources

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 UTAH PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY REGISTRATION FORM

Before you begin. . .

Read the Candidate Information Bulletin before filling out this registration form. You must provide all information requested and submit the
appropriate fee. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Registration forms that are incomplete, illegible, or not accompanied by the proper fee will be
returned unprocessed. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable.
1. Legal Name:
Last Name First Name M.I.

2. Social Security: - - (FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY)

3. Mailing Address:
Number, Street Apt/Ste

-
City State Zip Code

4. Telephone: Home - Office -

5. Email: _________________________@__________________________________ 6. Date of Birth: _________-_______-_________

MM DD YY
7. Examination: Please check the appropriate boxes of the examination(s) you are registering for and the examination date.
Examination Title Exam Fee Total Fee
 Fundamentals of Geology Examination (FG) $240 $
 Practice of Geology Examination (PG) $290 $
Total Fee $

8. You may pay by credit card, money order, cashier’s check or company check only. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.

If paying by credit card, check one: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover

Card No: ______________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________________________

The card verification number may be located on the back of the card (the last three digits
Card Verification No: _______________ on the signature strip) or on the front of the card (the four digits to the right and above
the card account number).

Billing Street Address: _________________________________________________________ Billing Zip Code: __________________

Cardholder Name (Print): _____________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________

9. I am submitting the Exam Accommodation Request form and required documentation. ❑ Yes ❑ No

10. Affidavit: By signing below, I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF MY EDUCATION REQUIRED BY
THE UTAH LAW to take the Fundamentals of Geology Examination and/or the Practice of Geology Examination

If you aren't sure, STOP. DO NOT REGISTER. Please visit DOPL's Geologist licensing page at www.dopl.utah.gov or call (801) 530-
6628. Review Utah's Geologist Licensing Act (Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 76), and Geologist Licensing Act Rule (Utah
Administrative Code Rule R156-76).

I understand and agree that:

o any falsification of information may result in a fine and/or disciplinary action, including denial of licensure; and
o when I apply for licensure, DOPL has sole authority to determine whether I have met all requirements.

Signature: __________________________________________ Date:______________________

Complete and forward this registration form with the applicable examination fee to:
PSI licensure:certification * ATTN: Examination Registration UT GEOL
3210 E Tropicana * Las Vegas * NV * 89121
examschedule@psionline.com * (800) 733-9267 * TTY (800) 735-2929 * www.psiexams.com
 EXAM ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM

All examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination may request exam
accommodations.

Candidates who wish to request exam accommodations because of a disability should fax this form and supporting documentation
to PSI at (702) 932-2666.

Requirements for exam accommodation requests:

You are required to submit documentation from the medical authority or learning institution that rendered a diagnosis.
Verification must be submitted to PSI on the letterhead stationery of the authority or specialist and include the following:

 Description of the disability and limitations related to testing

 Recommended accommodation/modification
 Name, title and telephone number of the medical authority or specialist
 Original signature of the medical authority or specialist

Date: _________________________________________________ SSN: _______________________________________________

Legal Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last Name First Name

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City, State, Zip Code

Telephone: (___________) __________ - _______________ (___________) __________ - _______________

Home Work

Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Check any exam accommodations you require (requests must concur with documentation submitted):

 Reader (as accommodation for visual impairment  Extended time

or learning disability) (Additional time requested: _________________)

 Large-print written examination  Other____________________________________

 Complete and fax this form, along with supporting documentation, to (702) 932-2666 or email it to
examaccommodations@psionline.com.
 After 4 days, PSI Exam Accommodations will email you confirmation of approval with instructions for the next
step.

DO NOT SCHEDULE YOUR EXAMINATION UNTIL THIS DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN

RECEIVED AND PROCESSED BY PSI EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS.
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